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The Art Center: Celebrating Martha Rock Keller’s 50 years in the art industry, Remembering the days features a collection of more than 50 works taken from different periods of the artist’s life. Through Aug. 8. 117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004; annarborartcenter.org.

Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW): The New Normal explores the growing trend of documenting and sharing private information in the public view. Runs through July 4. • For more than 50 years, the Canadian Pacific Railroad made glass photographs — magic lantern sides — to promote immigration and tourism in Canada. Through July 11. Admission: $5; members free, Wednesdays free. 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013.

ArtSpace II: Bringing a unique perspective on some of Detroit’s most historic and iconic buildings, Esteban Chavez’s mixed-media prints and paintings will be on display beginning July 1. 303 E. Maple, Birmingham; 248-258-1540; artspace2.com.

Biddle Gallery: Made in the Mitten is an ongoing multi-media exhibition of works by more than 100 Michigan artists. 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779, biddlegallery.com.

Detroit Institute of Arts: Featuring more than 50 black-and-white photographs, Detroit Experiences: Robert Frank Photographs, 1955 showcases rare and never-before-seen works by artist Robert Frank. Through July 4. • Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1550-Present explores 500 years of artwork made by Africans in response to the “varied and dynamic cultural exchanges” with Europeans. Through Aug. 8. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $4 ages 6-17; children and members free. Wed.-Thur.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tue. 5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900, dia.org.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery: Detroit artist and social activist Aaron Ibn Pori Pitts will be exhibited through July 2.• Featuring Detroit artists ages 60 and up, the All Media Group Exhibition opens July 9 with a reception at 12:30 p.m. 4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300, hannan.org.
Flint Institute of Arts: Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, Objects of Art runs in the Johnson and Rabiah Galleries through Aug. 22. 1120 E. Kearsley, Flint; 810-234-1695; flintarts.org.

Gallery Project: A showcase of artistic responses to George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm runs through July 25. 215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012; thegalleryproject.com.

Kresge Art Museum: Featuring Kresge’s own collection of abstract, op, and geometric art, EyePoppers: Big & Bold showcases pieces produced since the 1950s. Through July 20. Michigan State University, East Lansing; 517-353-9834, artmuseum.msu.edu.
Lawrence Street Gallery: The Summer Invitational features works in various media by local artists. Reception on July 2 from 6-9 p.m. Through July 30. 22620 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-0394; lawrencestreetgallery.com.

MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit): Woodward Avenue, a collection of films, drawings, and images of Detroit plants by Belgian artist Jef Geys, runs through July 26. • Detroit-based artist Mitch Cope and architect Gina Reichert’s project Too Much of a Good Thing is on display through July 26. 4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622, mocadetroit.org.

Padzieski Art Gallery: Highlights from the ASD and Schools runs through Aug. 7. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan, Dearborn; 313-943-2190, DCACarts.org.

Re: View Contemporary Gallery: In his Michigan debut, Language.Power.Difference., Joe Namy explores the issues that come from the “space between language.” Through July 24. 444 W. Willis, Unit 111, Detroit; 313-833-9000, reviewcontemporary.com.
UMMA: For the first time, UMMA exhibits its collection of kimono, haori, obi, and other traditional Japanese women’s garments. Dating back to the 1930s, the collection follows changing Japanese fashion, as well as a women’s journey from childhood to maturity. Wrapped in Silk and Gold runs through July 25. • Turning Point: Japanese Studio Ceramics in the Mid-20th Century focuses on the creativity and lasting influence of this period in the Japanese studio pottery movement. Closes Aug. 22. • In an exhibit of 44 prints, Sister Corita: The Joyous Revolutionary explores the Catholic nun’s work, from the late 1950s to the “Love” stamp created for the U.S. Postal Service. Through Aug. 15. 525 S. State, Ann Arbor; 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu.

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